{"product_id":"tokyo-ueno-station-novel-yu-miri-9780593187524","title":"Tokyo Ueno Station by Yu Miri","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-container\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eTokyo Ueno Station: A Novel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color: #555;\"\u003eby Yu Miri\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; color: #7f8c8d;\"\u003eWinner of the 2020 National Book Award in Translated Literature\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f4f6f7; border-left: 5px solid #34495e; padding: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: bold; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003e🚆 SURREALISM \u0026amp; SOCIAL CRITIQUE\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003eA devastatingly powerful story of a homeless ghost haunting one of Tokyo's busiest train stations, exploring the marginalized existence within a global megapolis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eTokyo Ueno Station\u003c\/strong\u003e, the veil between the living and the dead is pulled back to reveal the unseen casualties of modern progress. The narrative follows Kazu, a man whose life—and death—is inextricably linked to the pivotal moments of modern Japanese history. Born in 1933, the same year as the Japanese Emperor, Kazu's existence is a stark contrast to the Imperial family's prestige. He arrives in Tokyo to labor on the preparations for the 1964 Olympics, only to end his days in the vast homeless encampment of Ueno Park, his spirit ultimately shattered by the destruction of the 2011 tsunami and the announcement of the 2020 Olympics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \n\n    \u003cp\u003eNow, as a ghost unable to find rest, Kazu haunts the park. Through his spectral eyes, readers observe the daily buzz of Tokyo life rushing past, completely oblivious to the tragedy of his existence. Yu Miri crafts a deeply intimate personal history that serves as a profound indictment of society's inequalities. The novel exposes how structural constrictions and relentless bad luck can spiral a life into a ghostly fate, leaving moments of beauty and grace agonizingly out of reach. It is a masterful, empathetic look into the shadows cast by a shiny, capitalist society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYu Miri\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Zainichi Korean playwright, novelist, and essayist, widely regarded as one of Japan's most brilliant outsider writers. Her work frequently tackles themes of marginalization, identity, and the darker realities of contemporary Japanese society. She has received numerous prestigious literary awards, including the Akutagawa Prize, and continues to be a vital, uncompromising voice in translated literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4\u003eReader Targeting\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiterary Fiction \u0026amp; Translation Fans:\u003c\/strong\u003e Readers seeking award-winning international voices and masterful storytelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudents of Social History:\u003c\/strong\u003e Those interested in the historical impact of the Olympics and rapid urbanization on Japan's working class.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagical Realism Enthusiasts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Readers drawn to narratives that seamlessly blend harsh reality with surreal, ghostly perspectives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4\u003eAccolades \u0026amp; Awards\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eWinner of the \u003cstrong\u003e2020 National Book Award in Translated Literature\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eSelected as a \u003cstrong\u003eNew York Times Notable Book of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eHailed as a \"masterwork\" and a definitive book for our times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e9780593187524\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0593187520\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePenguin\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2021-06-22\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 40px; font-size: 0.9em; color: #777;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBust-Down Books: We Aim to Please—Because Our Customers are Our Family\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        Real Players Shop Bust-Down\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n    {\n      \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n      \"@type\": \"Book\",\n      \"name\": \"Tokyo Ueno Station: A Novel\",\n      \"author\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Person\",\n        \"name\": \"Yu Miri\"\n      },\n      \"isbn\": \"9780593187524\",\n      \"bookFormat\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/Paperback\",\n      \"datePublished\": \"2021-06-22\",\n      \"publisher\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n        \"name\": \"Penguin\"\n      },\n      \"inLanguage\": \"en\",\n      \"brand\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Brand\",\n        \"name\": \"Bust Down Books\"\n      }\n    }\n    \u003c\/script\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bust-Down Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50412184043835,"sku":"0593187520","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/9780593187524.jpg?v=1773052646","url":"https:\/\/bustdownbooks.com\/products\/tokyo-ueno-station-novel-yu-miri-9780593187524","provider":"Bust-Down Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}